Two unmitigated peak baggers would not be deterred by a little rain storm and hiked up to the summit anyway. I loved the whole area, Smugglers Notch very interesting in a "Headless Horseman" kinda way.

Although the summit can often be very crowded (with people and radio towers), the multitude of trails up the peak make it a blast to hike. Try the Halfway house to canyon trails for an exciting route to the top. Be ready to shed your pack though, and push it through the caverns you have to crawl through! Enjoy!

Climbed this mountain twice in the summer of 2004, both times using the Long Trail. I had great weather for both trips, and had fantastic views from the top. You could easily see the Adirondacks and the White Mountains, as well as the Champlain valley.

Climbed up the Long Trail and the Chin. Was stuck in clouds at the top. Traversed over to the auto road parking lot where my wife was picking me up. Wouldn't you know the clouds cleared as soon as I got over there. Thought about going back, but nah... #24 on my state highpoint list

After having to wait until 10:00 AM for the toll road to open (don't rich Vermont people get up?), we drove to the visiter center about 1.5 miles from the summit. A CD entertained us along the steep drive ("You're on it!"). The hike from the VC is pretty easy and was very crowded. The views were wonderful as the clouds were only brief and fleeting. Overall, a pleasant experience (good campsite at the State Park off 108, too).

Beautiful day out, a little hazy but amazing views. Saw very few people on the trail, but the summit was a little crowded with people coming from the toll road. Great mountain, definitely one to climb again.

I was primarily searching for Bicknell's Thrush, but hiked the Not-So-Long Trail up from the Stowe side on the first day the Green Mtn Club said it was OK. Mud below, snow above, and fresh moose prints on the trail. Found my thrush at the Taft Cabin turnoff, strolled to the Chin and returned. Had the whole mountain to myself. Roundtrip from car, 4 easy hours.